Funny Sophie moments....

A couple of instances with Soph this week served as great reminders of how her young mind works. I wanted to document them, before I forgot them entirely, too cute to forget.

~First, I must explain that Sophie's bedtime routine is pretty structured and controlled (primarily by her). There is an entire process to what we do and say and in what order, if any of these are done out of sequence there are significant penalties to pay - for instance, an hour long tantrum of sorts. I must also explain that the last thing she needs is to ask what we're going to do when we go downstairs, and because of our love of baseball, lately the answer has been, "we're going to watch the Yankees". (Mind you, Cards fans, this is only due to their elimination) Okay now, after our routine the other night, came that final question -

Sophie - "Are you guys going to watch the Yankees?"
Me - "Not anymore Soph, Baseball season is over."
Sophie - "What, why?"
Me - so as to not spend another 15 minutes in explanation, I responded, "Well, all of the players are kind of on vacation."
Sophie - "Really, do you think they go to Disney World on vacation?"
Me - "I'm sure some of them do"
Sophie - "Do you think Albert (as in Pujols) will ride the Hulk ride that Bella wanted to ride."
Me - "Hmmmmmm, well, probably."
Sophie - "cool"

Episode number 2 -

Working on reorganizing the basement we were setting aside stuff for the baby. One of the items was the Moses basket we used for Sophie Grace. I told her that it was her basket and that she had slept in it a very long time. She looked at me stunned and responded, "you put me in a river too?" LOL!!!!!

Complete and Total Lameness!

No other way to describe how I have been with this blog over the past couple of months. My life seems to have warped into something that just screams "time" since Summer began, and even more with homeschool now! You know the Dr. Suess book, Sam I Am - - - - "I do not like green eggs and ham..." - - "I do not like my lack of time/energy/inspiration" (fill in the blank, if you get the drift).

I am vowing at this point, even just for me, to devote more time to this. I really treasure looking back at each post and remembering the moments. Those are too precious to let slide by! I will find my niche again and will be back to this in no time!!! Fingers and toes crossed.......no, I definitely will!!! ;)

Check up!

Check up with my OB this week. All is well! They weren't able to detect the wee ones heartbeat via doppler so we went immediately to ultrasound. And I am not complaining, any opportunity to see the babe is a good one for me. It was so nice to see, the difference in just 5 weeks continues to astound me. God is so evident in this process I continue to be stumped at the people that deny that. Baby was very very active, heartbeat great and right on track for growth. She tried to glimpse it's sex, but it moved too much. Hoping that it cooperates more in just over 3 weeks for our full scan at my specialist's. We are 14 weeks now! Yay!

Classical Conversations today!

The first day of Classical Conversations for us was today. It went incredibly well! I spent most of the day in Bella's classes and was able to see first hand how the tutors handled the curriculum. This worked out wonderfully for me. While I am thrilled with the curriculum I have found, in my personal review, that it isn't the most "self-explanatory". Now that I have a better understanding of it, I am much more excited about teaching it. Bella also responded very well to the entire day, but then I didn't doubt that she would. She has always loved school and loved learning, this year won't be any different. Soph did well also. We are still debating putting her in the Kindergarten program, Mart and I just aren't sure is she is fully ready for this. I have been working on the "Teach your child to read in 100 lessons" phonics program with her, and I am stunned at how quickly she is picking it up. Beyond the learning, both the social interaction and families we are surrounded with through CC are an added bonus. Everyone shares the same picture of what they would like to accomplish with the kids, with similar expectations. It is a huge blessing to have the opportunity to do this for the girls and M and I couldn't be more thankful for this and for the wonderful friends that God has used to lead us to every angle of the plan!

First days of homeschool.....

Yesterday we officially started school. Bella was really excited and Sophie Grace seemed to be also, well as much as she could be - :). We have a ton of work to cover and Bella is handling it really well and honestly, she is so bright that it makes my job so easy. I started a reading program with Soph and she enjoyed the first lesson. We were able to talk about it off and on all night, and into today. She seems to get the idea of it and I am thrilled with the idea that she could be reading in 3 or 4 months. Today, I will say, she was over the top with energy. Oh my goodness, I developed a whole new appreciation for kindergarten teachers. I struggled keeping one four year old at bay, how do they manage a dozen or more? I used to laugh that Bella retired her kindergarten teacher....now I'm impressed that the woman lasted 25 years!

Anyway, thrilled to have the opportunity and look forward to the rest of the year. Funny thing is, a big highlight for me was our new whiteboard - it's actually a slab of melamine, that I purchased for $12.00 and had cut in half for two 4X4 pieces! It works magically, and saved a fortune too! Yay!

37 years 11 months old and pregnant!

Can I just say, yikes?! It's so great to be placed in the "high maternal age" category. Internally I still feel like the same girl that's in her 20's, but I continue to be greatly aware that I am not! We are in the 10th week and already I've got bump! Big time, what is that all about? And the appetite, insatiable! The constant nausea seems to have subsided, but at the end of every day I'm exhausted as if I've run a couple marathons and orchestrated a show - last night I fell asleep while talking to Martin. I must say, I experienced none of this during my pregnancys with the girls! The front end was a piece-o-cake! So here's hoping that with all this new stuff, that it's a good indication this one will end normally!! BUT, regardless, I have a whole new appreciation for comfortable and yummy! In fact, I'm guessing that losing this baby weight is gonna be an experience in it of itself! And the wonderful thing is that I'm married to a man that loves my new curves! What more could a girl ask for!

New news!

Someday I'll jump through puddles,
Take a stroll or run a race.
Someday I'll walk across the street,
Or maybe walk in space,
Someday I'll scale a mountain,
Or I'll join a ballet corps.
Someday I'll walk a tightrope,
Or explore the ocean floor.
Someday these feet will do some things,
That only heaven knows,
But for today they're happy
Just to wiggle all their toes.

And do not worry 'bout me at all
For God is holding me tight
He's provided a team of doctors that
are working with all their might!

So all I ask between now and March
Is your love for me to grow.
I promise I'll be worth the wait
Because of the love we'll know!

And as you're waiting patiently
Please pray a lot for me.
I cannot wait to be a part
Of this great family!

Baby Pittman
Expected arrival March 2010